Our board

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Amy Gregory has been a Mechanicsville resident for over 50 years. Amy is married to Johnny Gregory and together they have three children, Ashley (29), John (25), and Hunter (24). Amy has her master’s degree in Special Education K-12 with additional endorsements in general and adapted curriculum from Regent University. Amy has worked in public education since 2004 teaching at Chickahominy Middle School in Hanover County until 2021, and currently teaches in King William County at Hamilton Holmes Middle School. She has volunteered, and continues to, for many organizations including Ashley’s Angels, Camp Easter Seals, DSAGR, Night to Shine RVA, Young Life Capernaum and Challenger Sports. Amy was appointed by county supervisors as an ‘at large’ member of the Hanover County Community Services Board in December 2017 and served on several subcommittees including the Jean C. Harris award committee and chair of the CSB public awareness committee. Amy started volunteering for HCSS in December of 2015, became a director in April of 2016, and served as the President of the Hanover Community Support Services Board until 2021. Amy has also served as Co-Director of the Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant since 2017. She is always looking for ways to continue to serve and educate others on the importance of volunteering for their community.

Ashley White spent 27 years in Mechanicsville, Virginia growing up and now resides in Elizabeth City, North Carolina with her husband. She is a 2016 graduate of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education. She is certified in PreK-12 Choral General Music Education and was a music teacher in King William, Virginia for 5 years. In addition to teaching music in the public school setting, Ashley has also choreographed show choir groups across Central Virginia. Ashley began volunteering within the special needs community at the age of 9 and has not stopped since. She has started her own annual dance camp for people with disabilities and has been a part of the inception of many other non-profit organizations that serve the special needs community. In the past, Ashley was awarded the Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award for the Youth Category and was appointed/served on the Governor’s Advisory Committee for National and Community Service under Governor Tim Kaine and Governor Bob McDonell. She was also a member of the Hanover County Special Education Advisory Committee. Ashley currently serves as the director of the Challenger Sports division of Compass Sports at Cool Spring Baptist Church (CSBC). 

Brianna O'Keeffe is a devoted mother, business owner, and fierce advocate. She lives in Ashland Virginia with her husband and four beautiful children. Her two oldest children were born with physical/intellectual disabilities and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Brianna has experience serving children and adults with disabilities as an Advocate and former Social Worker. Brianna continues her involvement within the special needs community by serving as President on the Board of Directors with Family First Advocacy, a local non-profit agency.  Brianna's passion for helping others began during childhood when she became a loving sister to her younger brother diagnosed with ASD. That passion grew into action when she began working as a personal care attendant during college, helping many children with physical and Intellectual disabilities. Brianna is an Old Dominion University graduate, majoring in Psychology, Sociology, and Diversity Studies. Go, Monarchs! She continues her involvement by providing internship opportunities for ODU undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling within her locally owned business, Evolve Therapeutic Services.  Brianna's goal is to be a voice for people who are more often unheard, to represent those who are neglected, and to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Her drive to contribute to positive social change through advocacy, volunteer service, and community involvement has made her well-suited to help families with navigating the service systems.  She is a diligent, focused, and energetic individual who looks forward to serving on the board for Hanover Community Support Services. 

Rachel Carson is a Hanover county native. She teaches Kindergarten in Hanover and has a passion for children. Rachel began volunteering with the special needs community at the age of 10 and has not stopped since. She was heavily involved with The Resource Connection and Joanna Frank for many years, working with the special needs community and helping support local families. Rachel loves the opportunity to serve her community on the Hanover Community Support Services board.  

Sara Matthews resides in Hanover County, with her husband and three children. Two of her children attend Lee-Davis High School and her oldest is a sophomore at Wake Forest University. She has been a director for Challenger Sports for the last 9 years, where she has developed relationships with many families in the special needs community. She has volunteered for the Miss Hanover Abilities pageant, and is currently serving as social media coordinator for Night to Shine. Sara is employed by Hanover County Public Schools where she is an Instructional Assistant in the Autism Program. She has been nominated for Hanover County Spirit of Volunteerism awards five times for her support in various organizations, including the Laurel Meadow Elementary PTA, Stonewall Jackson Middle School Chorus, Challenger Sports, and the Lee-Davis Choral Boosters. Her free time is spent organizing choral students as President of the Lee-Davis Choral Boosters and watching her children perform on stage while serving as Show Administrator for the Lee-Davis Drama Boosters. She is excited about serving with HCSS!

Sierre Lindgren is a resident of Hanover County, residing in the quaint Town of Ashland with her husband and two small children. When she is not painting and refinishing furniture for her small business, her family is cheering on the Yellow Jackets at Randolph-Macon College or exploring beautiful Hanover County. Sierre currently works as Senior Fraud Analyst for Paymerang in Richmond, Virginia. Growing up, she always had a passion for supporting children and adults with special needs. While attending college at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in criminal justice and child psychology, she volunteered in many classrooms across the state and supported children with special needs. She is a supporter of several local organizations that give back to the community and help children, single parents, and the elderly. Sierre has a passion for giving back and supporting others and instills this in her two young children.

Tracy lives in Mechanicsville with her husband Rodney, daughter Jenna and son Justin.  She has lived in Mechanicsville for twenty years.  Tracy is employed with Sonabank (formerly EVB) as a Vice President in  Commercial Lending.  Tracy has been in banking for thirty years and over those years have held a variety of positions.  Tracy has served in many volunteer roles/capacities over the years to include United Way, Habitat for Humanity and Atlee Gridiron.  She is very passionate about supporting and providing for individuals with special needs and their families.  Tracy looks forward to watching and being a part of HCSS as it continues to provide and support the differently –abled citizens of Hanover County.